MAZDA UK - RX7 FB/FC/FD 40th Anniversary Comparison

[DKWW2000]

Having been speaking to a Motoring journalist about the differences between FB/FC for a article he was writing, he passed my name (with permission) to the Public Relations Manager of Mazda UK. He asked me if I would be willing to travel to a Ex US Air Base on the east coast for a Filming Day, expenses paid, I thought for a nano second & said yes! This would involve a well known motoring journalist (who had no previous Rotary experience) driving all 3 models to compare their performance etc, then the journalist, myself & the PR Manager driving them in different scenes at speed around the Air Field.
Mazda UK had a S3 Tender blue FB with 300 miles on the clock & a JDM FD but no FC.
After & overnight stay, Introductions & filming started. A successful day was had by all, I drove a FD for the first time. ( )
After over of 800 miles round trip I was back home & it was all over. It will take about 3-4 weeks before the film will be finished, but once done I will share link etc.....................meanwhile here are a few pictures of the day:-

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[KiwiDave]

The things we do ....... because Rotary

Your commitment and sacrifice have been noted

[richrx]

What a cool day looking forward to the video...

Rich

[MelloYello]

Did you ask him if Mazda UK had any events planned to share the celebration with the UK rotary and Mazda fans?

[myatt1972]

Wow all three cars look great !
Very cool to be involved Pete I look forward to the film !

[KYPREO]

Awesome! The tender blur is just

I take it that was the one that sold a year ago with 49 miles on the clock?

I remember saving pictures and posting here: http://www.ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php? ... 3#p2813273

So Mazda UK bought it in the end. Looks amazing in these photos.

[codge]

Yes, that's the one. Was owned by an ex dealer in Aberdeen.

Dave

[spirit r]

A successful day was had by all, I drove a FD for the first time. ( )

To get your own Rx7 collection you're after an Fd now Pete?
Happy day for Mazda UK, finding such an great and knowledge Rotary enthusiast for the Filmproduction.

[DKWW2000]

Did you ask him if Mazda UK had any events planned to share the celebration with the UK rotary and Mazda fans?

He said there looking at other events

A successful day was had by all, I drove a FD for the first time. ( )

To get your own Rx7 collection you're after an Fd now Pete?
Happy day for Mazda UK, finding such an great and knowledge Rotary enthusiast for the Filmproduction.

I have only room for 2 Thomas, but if room became available....................

[Hobbawobba]

Bet that was awesome aye! Can't wait to check it out